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Conventico Caves and Museum of Sacred Art

Its construction dates back to the 18th century. The Torre de la Vela was primarily used during times of danger, serving as a refuge for the local population, religious images, and as a place to hold Mass. There was even a bread oven within the tower. This multi-functional use highlights the tower's significance not just as a defensive structure, but also as a place of communal refuge and spiritual importance during times of conflict.

Address: Calle de la Iglesia 2-4
Hours: Open Tue to Sun from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00 during spring and summer; from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 during autumn and winter.
Price: Free
Website: melillamonumental.es (opens in a new tab)

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Royal and Pontifical Church of the Immaculate Conception
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Melilla la Vieja
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Military History Museum
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Calle de la Concepción, 3
Open Tue to Sun from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 21:00 during spring and summer; from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 during autumn and winter.Free
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King's Hospital
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Built in the 18th century within the First Walled Enclosure, in the area known as Hoyo de la Cárcel, next to the Torreón del Bonete (also known as the Lighthouse), the Museo Militar de Melilla was designed by engineers Tomás de Warluzel and Juan de Dios González in 1752. The construction began in 1758 and continued until 1775. The building served as a military hospital until 1929. After many years of closure, it was reopened in 1997 to mark the 500th anniversary of Melilla's Spanish sovereignty. Today, the museum offers a comprehensive insight into the city’s military history and plays a key role in preserving the heritage of Melilla's fortifications.
Tue-Sun 10:00-14:00 and 17:00-21:00 during spring and summer; 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00 during autumn and winter.Free